Empire State Building
(212) 736-3100
350 Fifth Avenue
New York,
NY
10118
40.7483
-73.9846
Neighborhoods: Midtown South Central, Midtown
Last updated 6.22.09
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The 1931 landmark was the result of a competition between the head of the Chrysler Corporation and General Motors to see who could build the tallest building. GM won, but the Chrysler building got the looks. The Empire State Building has changed hands several times since then, but the 86th-floor observatory has weathered it all. Cinematic, particularly at night, the city is never quite as beautiful as when it's awash in electric light. But night or day, the view from what is again NYC's tallest building is equally astounding--just make sure to go when the sky is clear. Shoot for warm-ish weather, as it can get cold, and expect hordes of tourists. An hour between getting your ticket and reaching the top is part of the deal.
User Reviews
TerryK123
April 03, 2009
Once you've made it upstairs to the top of the building you will undeniably see a great view. If you've never done it... enjoy. There are so many other great places in the city to see views though and museums that shouldn't be missed (AMNY, MOMA, etc).
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zenjen
September 30, 2008
I've been living in the city for 10 years and I just went to the top of the Empire State Building because I was entertaining my 9 year old niece and my 11 year old nephew. We all loved it. They thought I was special because I purchased our tickets online which meant we bi-passed a gazillion people and saved us a least 45 minutes of standing in line.
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Traveller101
June 16, 2008
Great views can see 50 miles out on a clear day. Nice breeze on the observatory. Great for romantic moments as well as fun for the whole family.
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Fantasizing about getting married at the top of the Empire State Building? You can do it. Every Valentine's Day, a select group of couples get hitched here. Check the website for details.
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